multifamily
adjective
mul·ti·fam·i·ly
ˌməl-tē-ˈfam-lē 
-ˌtī-,
-ˈfa-mə-lē
: involving or common to more than one family
a multifamily home
In contrast to single-family housing, where residents typically pay directly based on the amount of water used, there are several models for billing multifamily residents …—
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The Regulatory Battle Continues Regulatory cost accounts for approximately 25% of single-family home costs and more than 40% of multifamily development costs.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Saint Luke’s looked into other uses for the building, a spokesperson told The Star previously, including converting it to multifamily apartments or senior housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The company specializes in restoration and rehab of older multifamily buildings as well as building multifamily projects from the ground up.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Loan distress is increasing in the multifamily sector.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Saint Luke’s looked into other uses for the building, a spokesperson told The Star previously, including converting it to multifamily apartments or senior housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The company specializes in restoration and rehab of older multifamily buildings as well as building multifamily projects from the ground up.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Loan distress is increasing in the multifamily sector.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for multifamily
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“Multifamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifamily. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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